Once you've received your positive airway pressure (PAP) device and started your treatment, you may feel a bit overwhelmed. Enlist the help of your spouse, partner, best friend or relative. Many patients have less trouble with therapy when their spouse/partner takes an active role in the therapy.
You might also find it helpful to establish a support network or join one of the following:
AWAKE groups
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
National Sleep Foundation
For sleep apnea and other conditions that require positive airflow pressure (PAP) therapy, effective treatment means consistent treatment. Many people with these conditions benefit from education because it gives them a greater sense of control and a better understanding of why treatment is so important. Start with our recommended reading and internet sites for sleep apnea patients listed below.
Recommended reading:
- Sleep Apnea—the Phantom of the Night, by T. Scott Johnson, MD; William Broughton, MD; and Jerry Halberstadt
Download a coupon to purchase this book (PDF 42kb) - The Promise of Sleep, by William C. Dement, MD, PhD
- Snoring and Sleep Apnea: Sleep Well, Feel Better, by Ralph Pascualy, MD and Sally Warren Soest, MS
- Stop Your Husband from Snoring, by Derek S. Lipman, MD
- Snore No More, by James L. Mosley
- Sleep to Save Your Life: The Complete Guide to Living Longer and Healthier Through Restorative Sleep, by Gerard T. Lombardo, MD and Henry Ehrlich
Helpful websites
www.healthysleep.com
www.sleepapneainfo.com
www.myresmed.com
www.awakeinamerica.org
For detailed information on maintaining your equipment, user guides and additional support materials, visit our Service & Support section